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Ithaca union and district begin talks on expanded parental leave; members share personal stories
Summary
Union negotiators presented a parental‑leave package that would add prenatal appointment days, extend paid coverage in the newborn period via the union sick bank, and explore reimbursement mechanisms; district negotiators asked for more detail and proposed joint drafting and a caucus next week.
Union negotiators presented a detailed parental‑leave proposal at a bargaining session and shared member experiences illustrating the policy’s potential effects.
Callie, a union member, described a multi‑year fertility and pregnancy history that required frequent medical appointments and resulted in a high‑risk pregnancy and a C‑section. She described using most of her accrued sick time during prenatal care, an eight‑week medical leave, and maternity recovery, leaving her with about 5.5 sick days available…
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